Meaning of AFFIDAVIT
| Pronunciation: | | `afi'deyvit
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| | Definition: | | [n] written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath |
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| | See Also: | | instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document, testimony, verification | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Af`fi*da"vit\, n. [LL. affidavit he has made oath,
perfect tense of affidare. See {Affiance}, {Affy}.] (Law)
A sworn statement in writing; a declaration in writing,
signed and made upon oath before an authorized magistrate.
--Bouvier. --Burrill.
Note: It is always made ex parte, and without
cross-examination, and in this differs from a
deposition. It is also applied to written statements
made on affirmation.
Syn: Deposition. See {Deposition}.
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| Legal Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A voluntary, written, or printed declaration of facts, confirmed by oath of the party making it before a person with authority to administer the oath. |
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| | Related Terms: | | admission, affirmation, allegation, assertion, asseveration, attest, attestation, authority, authorization, averment, avouchment, avowal, bill, bill of complaint, bill of health, certificate, certificate of proficiency, certification, claim, complaint, compurgation, credential, declaration, deposition, diploma, disclosure, instrument in proof, legal evidence, libel, manifesto, narratio, navicert, nolle prosequi, nonsuit, notarized statement, note, position paper, profession, sheepskin, solemn declaration, statement, statement of belief, statement of facts, statement under oath, swearing, sworn evidence, sworn statement, sworn testimony, testamur, testimonial, testimonium, testimony, ticket, visa, vise, voucher, vouching, warrant, warranty, witness, word |
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